LG Joy vs LG Optimus Black P970
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
LG Joy
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LG Optimus Black P970
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
LG Joy
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Even
Lighter body
LG Optimus Black P970
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | LG Joy | LG Optimus Black P970 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 4 | 4 |
| Panel Type | — | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 800 | 800 |
| Resolution Width | 480 | 480 |
| PPI | 233 | 233 |
| Glass Type | — | Corning Gorilla Glass |
| Screen-to-body | 58 | 58.3 |
Platform
| Spec | LG Joy | LG Optimus Black P970 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 | 1.0 GHz Cortex-A8 |
| GPU | Adreno 302 | PowerVR SGX530 |
| Chipset Name | Qualcomm MSM8210 Snapdragon 200 | TI OMAP 3630 |
| Process (nm) | 28 | — |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 4.4 | 2.2 |
Memory
| Spec | LG Joy | LG Optimus Black P970 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot) | microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 4GB 0.5GB RAM | — |
Main Camera
| Spec | LG Joy | LG Optimus Black P970 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | Yes | 720p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash | LED flash |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 5 MP | 5 MP |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | LG Joy | LG Optimus Black P970 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | — | 1 |
| Lens | — | 2 MP |
Battery
| Spec | LG Joy | LG Optimus Black P970 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 1900 | 1500 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | — |
| stand by | Up to 518 h (2G) / Up to 641 h (3G) | Up to 375 h |
| talk time | — | Up to 6 h |
Body
| Spec | LG Joy | LG Optimus Black P970 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Micro-SIM | Mini-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 122.7 | 122 |
| Thickness (mm) | 11.9 | 9.2 |
| Weight (g) | 128 | 109 |
| Width (mm) | 64 | 64 |
Launch
| Spec | LG Joy | LG Optimus Black P970 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2015, February. Released 2015, May | 2011, January. Released 2011, May |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | LG Joy | LG Optimus Black P970 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 2100 | HSDPA 900, 1700, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 3, 7, 8, 20 | — |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps | HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA |
Connectivity
| Spec | LG Joy | LG Optimus Black P970 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4 | 2.1 |
| NFC | No | — |
| Positioning | GPS | GPS, A-GPS |
| Radio | FM radio, RDS | Stereo FM radio, RDS |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | LG Joy | LG Optimus Black P970 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | LG Joy | LG Optimus Black P970 |
|---|---|---|
| browser | — | HTML, Adobe Flash |
| Sensors | Accelerometer | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both LG Joy and LG Optimus Black P970 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
LG Joy packs a 1900 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
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